Purposeful Plans

  • Organize your Classroom Money for a Powerful Classroom Economy

    Organize your Classroom Money for a Powerful Classroom Economy - Colorful Money fanned out.

    Creating a well-structured system for managing classroom money is crucial for building a successful Classroom Economy. By implementing effective strategies and guidelines, educators can empower students to develop valuable financial literacy skills and foster a sense of responsibility. With a well-designed approach, this article explores the importance of organizing classroom money and provides practical tips […]

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  • 5 Effective Techniques for Teaching Writing

    5 Effective Techniques for Teaching Writing - Teacher sitting in front of her class while they are writing.

    At the beginning of the school year, most students can easily write a couple of paragraphs about their summer vacation, a previous accomplishment, or what they hope to accomplish this school year. This is a piece of cake for the students! Then the real writing assignments begin. Many teachers ask themselves, “Where do I start?” […]

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  • Classroom Management Strategies that Inspire Motivation

    Classroom Management Strategies that Inspire Motivation - girl sitting at desk

    Teachers need an abundance of classroom management strategies to choose from! Having a variety of positive classroom management strategies will help you adapt to your students throughout the school year. Classroom Management Strategy Lessons One of the many lessons I’ve learned since becoming a teacher is that buying β€œprizes” for my students becomes costly. On […]

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  • A Guide to Organizing a Successful Back to School Night

    A Guide to Organizing a Successful Back to School Night - Colored pencils with the sign that says Back to School Night on the front.

    Back to school night can be a nerve-wracking event for both teachers and parents. To alleviate some of the stress, here are practical tips to help you plan and execute a successful Back to School Night & Open House. By implementing these ideas, you can streamline your classroom organization, create an effective classroom environment, and […]

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  • Help Students Revise Essays using 8 Practical Tips

    Help Students Revise Essays using 8 Practical Tips - hand writing with pencil

    During the revision phase, a checklist can come in handy for the writer. Guiding and self-assessment checklists will help during the revising process. Helping students revise essays can be done using a variety of ways and checklists. Assisting students in revising their essays can be achieved through the utilization of practical tips and checklists. These […]

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